2nd Tennessee Infantry Regiment, U.S.A.
Adkins, Parnick
RESIDENCE: Anderson Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Second Lieutenant
COMPANY: C
ENLISTED: 7 Aug 1861, Clinton, Anderson Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 21 Aug 1861, Barbourville, Knox Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 3 Mar 1865, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: 23 Aug 1828, Anderson Co TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: (1) Polly Harmon, 26 Nov 1848, Campbell Co TN (2) F A Picket, 30 Sep 1875, Anderson Co TN
CHILDREN:
DIED:
COMMENTS: Mustered in as Second Sergeant of Company C. Promoted to Second Lieutenant of Company C 8 Apr 1863, replacing Doctor T Moore. Captured at Rogersville. Confined at Libby Prison in Richmond Va. Sent to Macon GA 7 May 1864. Returned to Richmond VA 18 Feb 1865.
Allen, Robert J
RESIDENCE: Blount Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: First Lieutenant
COMPANY: I
ENLISTED: 16 Dec 1861, Somerset, Pulaski Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 28 Feb 1862, Cumberland Ford KY
MUSTERED OUT: 3 Mar 1865, Annapolis MD - Expiration of service
BORN: 5 Mar 1839
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED:
CHILDREN:
DIED: 13 Nov 1884
COMMENTS: Mustered in as a First Sergeant in Company I. Promoted to First Lieutenant of Company I 6 Aug 1862, replacing William H Bean. Captured at Rogersville. Confined at Libby Prison in Richmond Va. Sent to Macon GA 7 May 1864. Returned to Richmond VA 18 Feb 1865. Paroled 22 Feb 1865.
Bean, William H
RESIDENCE: Hamilton Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: First Lieutenant
COMPANY: I
ENLISTED: 11 Nov 1861, Sale Creek, Hamilton Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 28 Feb 1862, Cumberland Ford KY
MUSTERED OUT: 19 Jun 1862, Cumberland Ford KY - Resigned
BORN: 15 Dec 1833, TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: Martha Stout, about 1852, TN
CHILDREN: Sarah Louise, James A
DIED: 6 Dec 1909, Hamilton Co TN
COMMENTS: Mustered in as a First Lieutenant in Company I. Resigned due to poor health. Commissioned as a Major in the 6th Tennessee Infantry 6 Oct 1864 until 30 Jun 1865.
Berry, James O
RESIDENCE:
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: First Lieutenant
COMPANY: E
ENLISTED: 9 Aug 1861, Tazewell, Claiborne Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 25 Oct 1861, Camp Wildcat, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 1 Mar 1862, - Transferred
BORN: ABT 1836
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: Letty McCravey, 24 Dec 1855, Grainger Co TN
CHILDREN:
DIED:
COMMENTS: Transferred from First Tenn Vols 25 Oct 1861. Promoted to First Lieutenant 18 Nov 1861, replacing Abner H Rogers. Promoted and transferred to Adjutant in Fourth Tenn Infantry 1 Mar 1862.
Bird, James A
RESIDENCE: Hawkins Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Second Lieutenant
COMPANY: F
ENLISTED: 23 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Pulaski Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 26 Oct 1861, Camp Wildcat, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 7 Nov 1862, Walden VA - Resigned
BORN: ABT 1818
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED:
CHILDREN:
DIED:
COMMENTS: Mustered in as a Second Lieutenant in Company F. Resignation written 7 Nov 1862.
Boles, John
RESIDENCE: Pickett Co TN, Overton Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Captain
COMPANY: D
ENLISTED: 1 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 28 Sep 1861, Camp Wildcat, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 15 Oct 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY - Resigned
BORN: 6 Jun 1802, Pickett Co TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: Matilda Beaty, Jun 1827, Overton Co TN
CHILDREN: Robert F, Polly Ann, Elizabeth, Catherine, John, Matilda, George Washington, James C
DIED: 18 Mar 1869
COMMENTS: Raised a squad of men and elected Captain of Company D. Resignation probably due to advanced age or poor health. After the war he returned to Overton County and served as Sheriff 1867-1868.
Bowman, John W
RESIDENCE: Roane Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Lieutenant Colonel
COMPANY: A, Regimental Field Officer
ENLISTED: 10 Aug 1861, Kingston, Roane Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 20 Aug 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 17 Oct 1862, Cumberland Gap, Bell Co KY - Resigned
BORN: Nov 1831, Roane Co TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Farmer
MARRIED: (1) (2) Caroline Marney, 4 Jan 1859, Roane Co TN
CHILDREN: (2) Thurston, James H, John W
DIED: 29 Jan 1913, Roane Co TN, Rheumatism - Heart disease
COMMENTS: Mustered in as Captain of Company A. Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of the regiment 3 Apr 1862, replacing Daniel C Trewhitt. Letter of resignation dated 13 Sep 1862. Resigned due to poor health.
Bowman, Thomas J
RESIDENCE: Roane Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: First Lieutenant
COMPANY: A
ENLISTED: 10 Aug 1861, Kingston, Roane Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 20 Aug 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Pulaski Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 6 Oct 1864, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: ABT 1839
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED:
CHILDREN:
DIED:
COMMENTS: Promoted from Private of Company A to First Sergeant 1 Apr 1862. Promoted to First Lieutenant of Company A 1 Jun 1863, replacing Elbert S Linebery.
Brown, John
RESIDENCE:
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Second Lieutenant
COMPANY: I
ENLISTED: 11 Nov 1861, Sale Creek, Hamilton Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 28 Feb 1862, Cumberland Ford KY
MUSTERED OUT: 13 Feb 1863, Nashville TN - Died
BORN:
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DIED: 13 Feb 1863, Nashville TN, disease
COMMENTS:
Carns, William Carroll
RESIDENCE: Knox Co TN, Anderson Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Captain
COMPANY: C
ENLISTED: 7 Aug 1861, Clinton, Anderson Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 21 Aug 1861, Barbourville, Knox Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 6 Oct 1864, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: 12 Jan 1822, TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Farmer
MARRIED: Mary Adkins, 6 Jan 1848, Anderson Co TN
CHILDREN: Gravis G, Martha Elizabeth, Elijah C, Carolyn Edy, Levi C, William Calvin, Susan Mynatt, Ambrose Burnside
DIED: 9 Apr 1870, Anderson Co TN, pneumonia
COMMENTS: Mustered in as Captain of Company C. Captured at Rogersville. Confined at Libby Prison in Richmond VA. Sent to Macon GA 7 May 1864. Confined at Camp Asylum in Columbia SC. Paroled at N E Ferry NC 1 Mar 1865.
Carpenter, Daniel Alexander
RESIDENCE: Rockcastle Co KY, Anderson Co TN, Knox Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Major
COMPANY: A, Regimental Field Officer
ENLISTED: 7 Aug 1861, Clinton, Anderson Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 21 Aug 1861, Barbourville, Knox Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 7 Jun 1865, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: 24 Mar 1837, Rockcastle Co KY
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Grocer, Sheriff, IRS Collector, US Pension Agent
MARRIED: Sophia A Berry, 23 Jun 1863, Garrard Co KY
CHILDREN: James, Frederick, Frank, Edward, Clarena and Eleanor B
DIED: 14 May 1918, Knox Co TN
COMMENTS: Mustered in as a First Lieutenant of Company A. Appointed Adjutant of the regiment 28 Sep 1861. Promoted to Major of the regiment 18 Oct 1862, replacing James M Melton. Captured at Rogersville. Confined at Libby Prison in Richmond VA. Sent to Macon GA 7 May 1864. Paroled at Charleston Harbor SC 3 Aug 1864. In 1866 he served as Sheriff of Anderson County TN and Mayor of Knoxville in 1876 and 1877.
Carter, James Patton Taylor
RESIDENCE: Carter Co TN, Yavapai Co AR, Pima Co AR, Sonora MEXICO
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Colonel
COMPANY: Regimental Field Officer
ENLISTED: 1 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 1 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 2 May 1864, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Resigned
BORN: 30 Jul 1822, Carter Co TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Iron manufacturer, Politician, Businessman
MARRIED: (1) Margaret Dunn, 5 Aug 1851, Carter Co TN (2) Margaret Letcher
CHILDREN: (1) William A (2) None
DIED: 28 Sep 1869, Rancho San Francisco MEXICO
COMMENTS: Mustered in as Colonel of the regiment. Resigned due to crippled condition of his command. After the war he served as Secretary of the Territory of Arizona and owned part interest in a flour mill in Mexico.
Catlett, Calloway W
RESIDENCE: Sevier Co TN, Knox Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Second Lieutenant
COMPANY: K
ENLISTED: 29 Dec 1861, Sevierville, Sevier Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 28 Feb 1862, Cumberland Ford KY
MUSTERED OUT: 6 Nov 1863, Rogersville, Hawkins Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: May 1838, TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: Sarah E Hill, 4 Mar 1866, Sevier Co TN
CHILDREN: Effie B, Bessie P, Ersie K, Inez S
DIED:
COMMENTS: Promoted to First Sergeant of Company K 1 May 1862. Promoted to Second Lieutenant of Company K 18 Oct 1862, replacing Elijah Rogers. Captured at Rogersville. Confined at Libby Prison in Richmond VA. Sent to Macon GA 7 May 1864. Sent to Charleston SC. Sent to Columbia SC. Escaped 5 Oct 1864. Returned to regiment 29 Dec 1864.
Chambers, Riley
RESIDENCE:
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Second Lieutenant
COMPANY: G
ENLISTED: 11 Oct 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 25 Oct 1861, Camp Wildcat, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 26 Dec 1861, Somerset KY - Resigned
BORN: ABT 1821
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED:
CHILDREN:
DIED:
COMMENTS: Mustered in as a Second Lieutenant of Company G.
Cleveland, Eli Mathus
RESIDENCES: Monroe Co TN, Hamilton Co (Later James Co) TN
COMPANY: Regimental Field Officer
ENLISTED: 28 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 28 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 22 Feb 1862, Cumberland Ford KY - Resigned
BORN: May 20, 1822, Monroe Co TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Farmer
MARRIED: Emeline Pennington, 28 Sep 1843, Monroe Co TN
CHILDREN: Elizabeth Matilda, Polly Ann, Clarissa Caroline, Alpha Emmeline, Alie Jones, Eli Mathus, John Pennington
DIED: 1883, James Co (later Hamilton Co) TN
COMMENTS: Mustered in as Major of the regiment 28 Sep 1861. Resigned due to poor health. Resignation letter date 7 Feb 1862.
Cowan, William H
RESIDENCE: Sevier Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Captain
COMPANY: K
ENLISTED: 13 Dec 1861, Sevierville, Sevier Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 28 Feb 1862, Cumberland Ford KY
MUSTERED OUT: 12 Apr 1862, Boston KY - Died
BORN: ABT 1821
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: Sarah Talbot
CHILDREN:
DIED: 12 Apr 1862, Boston KY, pneumonia
COMMENTS: Mustered in as Captain of Company K.
Crawford, William H
RESIDENCE: Knox Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Second Lieutenant
COMPANY: H
ENLISTED: 19 Mar 1862, Cumberland Ford KY
MUSTERED IN: 19 Mar 1862, Cumberland Ford KY
MUSTERED OUT: 18 Mar 1865, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: Feb 1842, TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: Highly H
CHILDREN: William H, Highly D, Daisy M, Sammy B, Ora C
DIED:
COMMENTS: Promoted to Corporal of Company H 1 Jun 1862. Promoted to First Sergeant of Company H 1 Sep 1862. Promoted to Second Lieutenant of Company H 25 Oct 1862, replacing Prior L Mason. Captured at Rogersville. Confined at Libby Prison in Richmond VA. Sent to Macon GA 7 May 1864, but escaped 15 May 1864 by jumping from a railroad car about 60 miles east of Macon GA while being transferred. Returned to regiment 25 Jul 1864 after furlough.
Cross, Abraham H
RESIDENCE: Scott Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Captain
COMPANY: G
ENLISTED: 11 Oct 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 25 Oct 1861, Camp Wildcat, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 7 Aug 1862, Cumberland Gap, Bell Co KY - Resigned
BORN: ABT 1804, NC
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: Frances White, 22 Jan 1829, Morgan Co TN
CHILDREN: William M, John F, James M, Sarah Jane, Delila E, Hugh W, Thomas, Rufus, Etta
DIED: 31 May 1882, Scott Co TN, Rheumatism - Heart disease
COMMENTS: Mustered in as Captain of Company G. Resigned due to age and inability to march.
Cross, William L
RESIDENCE:
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Second Lieutenant
COMPANY: G
ENLISTED: 11 Oct 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 25 Oct 1861, Camp Wildcat, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 25 Aug 1862, Barbourville, Knox Co KY
BORN: ABT 1833
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED:
CHILDREN:
DIED:
COMMENTS: Promoted from Sergeant of Company G to Second Lieutenant 1 Apr 1862, replacing William R Tracy. Absent with leave about 25 Aug 1862. Apparently never returned. Details of separation not clear.
Dodson, Joel
RESIDENCE: Grainger Co TN, Union Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Captain
COMPANY: D
ENLISTED: 1 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 24 Oct 1861, Camp Wildcat, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 22 Feb 1862, Camp Carter KY - Resigned
BORN: Sep 1830
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: Elizabeth N Shelton, 6 Dec 1860, Roane Co TN
CHILDREN: Matilda, Roxie, Mary, Angie
DIED: 16 May 1906, Union Co TN
COMMENTS: Mustered in as a Private in Company D. Promoted to Captain of Company D about 15 Oct 1861, replacing John Boles. Resigned due to poor health and dissatisfaction with the progress of the regiment.
Dorton, James Monroe
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: First Lieutenant
COMPANY: D
ENLISTED: 1 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 24 Oct 1861, Camp Wildcat, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 6 Oct 1864, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: 6 Apr 1837
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: Mary Hood, 21 Jun 1865, Maryville TN
CHILDREN:
DIED: 23 Jul 1870
COMMENTS: Appointed First Sergeant from Private of Company D 25 Nov 1861. Promoted to First Lieutenant of Company D 1 Apr 1862, replacing Samuel C Honeycutt. Captured at Rogersville. Escaped near Wyath Hill VA 10 Nov 1863 and reported for duty 30 Nov 1863. Again captured at Maryville TN 21 Aug 1864. Escaped about 25 Aug 1864.
Duncan, Ezra H
RESIDENCE: Morgan Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Second Lieutenant
COMPANY: B
ENLISTED: 10 Aug 1861, Montgomery, Morgan Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 20 Aug 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 6 Nov 1863, Rogersville, Hawkins Co TN - Died in Captivity
BORN: ABT 1837
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED:
CHILDREN:
DIED: 20 Jun 1864, Macon GA
COMMENTS: Promoted from Private of Company B to Second Lieutenant 1 Apr 1862, replacing William H Robins. Captured at Rogersville. Sent to Macon GA 7 May 1864 where he died of diarrhea.
Eastridge, William
RESIDENCE: Morgan Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: First Lieutenant
COMPANY: B
ENLISTED: 10 Aug 1861, Montgomery, Morgan Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 20 Aug 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 6 Oct 1864, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: ABT 1832
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED:
CHILDREN:
DIED:
COMMENTS: Promoted to Second Sergeant 8 Oct 1861. Promoted to First Sergeant of Company B 1 Apr 1862. Promoted to First Lieutenant of Company B 19 May 1862, replacing William H Robins.
Fry, David
RESIDENCE: Greene Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Captain
COMPANY: F
ENLISTED: 23 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 26 Oct 1861, Camp Wildcat, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 4 Nov 1863, Rogersville, Hawkins Co TN - Transferred and promoted
BORN: ABT 1825
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Farmer
MARRIED: Catherine Gourley, 2 Sep 1849, Greene Co TN
CHILDREN: James A, Edmond N, Daniel M, Sarah A and Ida M
DIED: 1872-1875
COMMENTS: On Nov 8 1861 Captain Fry and about 50 other men burned the long bridge over Lick Creek in Greene Co TN. He fled to GA where he was among those who raided a railroad line between Marietta GA and Chattanooga TN. He was later captured while trying to enter KY and jailed at Knoxville as a spy. He was transferred to Atlanta GA and escaped 14 Oct 1862, the night before his scheduled execution. He returned to the regiment at Murfreesborough TN 17 Feb 1863. He was arrested by Brig Gen J P Carter in summer of 1863. Apparently charges were unfounded. He was transferred and promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of scouts 4 Nov 1863. Honorable discharge finally issued by special order from War Department 21 Mar 1865.
Galbraith, Joseph Pharoah
RESIDENCE: Hawkins Co TN, Jefferson Co TN, Linn Co OR, Whatcom Co WA
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Adjutant
COMPANY: C, Regimental Staff Officer, H, Regimental Staff Officer
ENLISTED: 28 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 28 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 9 Sep 1863, Cumberland Gap, Bell Co KY - Transferred
BORN: 6 Apr 1840, Hawkins Co TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: (1) Nancy Juliet McFarland, 16 Nov 1863, Jefferson Co TN (2) Emma Estella (Busby) Payne, 10 Aug 1910, Whatcom Co WA
CHILDREN: Lena, Louis, William F, Harriett, Sarah Eliza, Aina Virginia, Jenine, Frank Huston, Joseph C, Victor H
DIED: 24 Jan 1924
COMMENTS: Promoted from a Private in Company C to Sergeant Major of regiment 29 Sep 1861. Promoted to First Lieutenant of Company H 28 Mar 1862, replacing Abraham Meyers. Appointed Adjutant of regiment 18 Oct 1862, replacing Daniel A Carpenter. Given permission to raise a company for the First Regiment East Tennessee Artillery 17 Sep 1863. Tendered his resignation from 2nd Tennessee 29 Jan 1864, which was formally accepted 13 Feb 1864.
Gaudin, John W
RESIDENCE: Fentress Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Second Lieutenant
COMPANY: D
ENLISTED: 19 Jan 1863, Murfreesborough, Rutherford Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 19 Jan 1863, Murfreesborough, Rutherford Co TN
MUSTERED OUT: 1 Nov 1863, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Transferred
BORN: ABT 1830, Lausanne, Switzerland
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: (1) Martha York (2) Adelia Very
CHILDREN: (1) William Sherman (2) Fanny, William J
DIED: 1892, Wallace, Amador Co CA
COMMENTS: Mustered in as a Second Lieutenant of Company D, replacing Jamew W Lowe. Appointed aid on detached service to Brigadier General Spears' staff 13 May 1862. Mustered out to accept promotion to First Lieutenant and regimental quartermaster of 11th Tennessee Cavalry.
Harbour, Elisha
RESIDENCE: Greene Co TN, Sullivan Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Second Lieutenant
COMPANY: F
ENLISTED: 23 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 26 Oct 1861, Camp Wildcat, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 3 Aug 1865, Nashville TN - Expiration of service
BORN: ABT 1825
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
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DIED: 11 Mar 1898, Sullivan Co, TN
COMMENTS: Mustered in as a Fourth Sergeant of Company F. Promoted to First Sergeant of Company F 1 Mar 1862. Promoted to Second Lieutenant of Company F 13 Apr 1863, replacing James A Bird. Captured at Rogersville. Confined at Libby Prison in Richmond VA. Sent to Macon GA 7 May 1864, but escaped 15 May 1864 by jumping from a railroad car about 60 miles east of Macon GA while being transferred. Returned to regiment after 20 day furlough.
Hodges, William P
RESIDENCE: Hamilton Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Second Lieutenant
COMPANY: F, I
ENLISTED: 23 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 26 Oct 1861, Camp Wildcat, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 26 Nov 1864, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: ABT 1835
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED:
CHILDREN:
DIED:
COMMENTS: Mustered in as a Second Sergeant of Company F. Transferred from Company F to Company I 1 May 1862. Promoted to Second Lieutenant of Company I 21 Mar 1863, replacing John Brown. Captured at Rogersville. Confined at Libby Prison in Richmond VA. Sent to Macon GA 7 May 1864, but escaped 15 May 1864 by jumping from a railroad car about 60 miles east of Macon GA while being transferred. 20 day furlough then back to regiment 20 Jun 1864.
Honeycutt, Samuel C
RESIDENCE: Morgan Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Captain
COMPANY: D
ENLISTED: 23 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 28 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 24 Dec 1864, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: 6 Feb 1835, TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Lawyer
MARRIED: Martha Ann Stephens, 17 Nov 1864, Morgan Co TN
CHILDREN: Vesta Ann, David Meshack, Mary M, Martha Lucille
DIED: 11 May 1872, Morgan Co TN, bowel disease
COMMENTS: Promoted from a Private in Company F to Quartermaster Sergeant of the regiment 28 Sep 1861. Promoted to First Lieutenant of Company D 1 Jan 1862, replacing Robert C Swan. Promoted to Captain of Company D 1 Apr 1862, replacing John Boles. Captured at Rogersville. Confined at Libby Prison in Richmond VA. Sent to Macon GA 7 May 1864, but escaped 15 May 1864 by jumping from a railroad car about 60 miles east of Macon GA while being transferred.
Huey, Robert
RESIDENCE:
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: First Lieutenant
COMPANY: E
ENLISTED: 14 Sep 1863, Lancaster KY
MUSTERED IN: 14 Sep 1863, Cumberland Gap, Bell Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 14 Jan 1865, Louisville KY - Expiration of service
BORN: ABT 1839
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED:
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DIED:
COMMENTS: Apparently mustered as a First Lieutenant in Company E after discharge from Company B 79 Penn Infantry, replacing John C Selage. Captured at Rogersville. Confined at Libby Prison in Richmond VA. Sent to Macon GA 7 May 1864. Escaped 4 Nov 1864. Returned to regiment 7 Dec 1864.
Jones, Elihu E
RESIDENCE: Claiborne Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Captain
COMPANY: E
ENLISTED: 9 Aug 1861, Tazewell, Claiborne Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 25 Oct 1861, Camp Wildcat, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 21 May 1862, Cumberland Ford KY - Died
BORN: ABT 1817 TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Farmer
MARRIED: (1) Elmirah Powell, 2 May 1840, Claiborne Co TN (2) Elizabeth J Yeaden, 28 Oct 1855, Claiborne Co TN
CHILDREN: (1) Lucretia, Helen V, Mary A, Sabre E B, Emily Jane, Nancy Elmirah (2) Millard Fillmore, Phebe Caledonia, Elihu E
DIED: 21 May 1862, Cumberland Ford KY, erysipelas
COMMENTS: Mustered in as Captain of Company E.
Jones, Evan B
RESIDENCE: Overton Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Captain
COMPANY: G
ENLISTED: 11 Oct 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 26 Oct 1861, Camp Wildcat, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 12 Oct 1864, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: ABT 1804
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Farmer
MARRIED: Martha
CHILDREN: Alexander
DIED:
COMMENTS: Promoted from a Private in Company G to First Sergeant of Company G 1 Apr 1862. Promoted to Captain of Company G 1 Aug 1862, replacing Abraham H Cross.
Jones, John T
RESIDENCE: Campbell Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Assistant Surgeon
COMPANY: Regimental Staff Officer
ENLISTED: 15 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 1 Nov 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 21 Jan 1862, Louisville KY - Resigned
BORN: ABT 1820, VA
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Physician
MARRIED: Eliza
CHILDREN: Tennessee, Madison R, Virginia, Alabama
DIED:
COMMENTS: Mustered in as Assistant Surgeon.
Jones, Kindred Bering
RESIDENCE: Claiborne Co TN, Union Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Second Lieutenant
COMPANY: E
ENLISTED: 9 Aug 1861, Tazewell, Claiborne Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 25 Oct 1861, Camp Wildcat, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 22 Sep 1864, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: ABT 1842, Claiborne Co TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: Summer Herren, 14 Feb 1865, Anderson Co TN
CHILDREN: Alice, Laurent, Mary, Nancy, Ira, Otho, Rebecca, Jesse, Maude, Summerfield,
DIED: After 1897, OK
COMMENTS: Transferred from First Reg E Tenn Vols. Mustered in as a Corporal of Company E. Promoted to Sergeant of Company E 1 Nov 1861. Promoted to Second Lieutenant of Company E 20 May 1863, replacing John C Selvidge. Captured at Rogersville. Confined at Libby Prison in Richmond VA. Sent to Macon GA 7 May 1864, but escaped 15 May 1864 by jumping from a railroad car about 60 miles east of Macon GA while being transferred. Reached lines of US forces 4 Jun. Granted 20 day furlough. Returned to regiment about 10 Jul 1864.
Keith, George W
RESIDENCE: Morgan Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Quarter Master
COMPANY: F, Regimental Staff Officer
ENLISTED: 28 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 28 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 8 Oct 1864, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: 1814, TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: Ruth Jane Hendrix, 24 Jun 1841, Morgan Co TN
CHILDREN: Sarah Jane, James T, William J, Mary E
DIED: 21 May 1886, Morgan Co TN
COMMENTS: Apparently a Private in Company F since 23 Sep 1861. Appointed first Quarter Master of the regiment 28 Sep 1861. Details of separation not clear. Apparently resigned 13 Feb 1864.
Kittrell, Doctor Franklin
RESIDENCE: Roane Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Second Lieutenant
COMPANY: A
ENLISTED: 10 Aug 1861, Kingston, Roane Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 20 Aug 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 29 Dec 1864, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: 4 Jan 1826
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: Mary Kelsey, 17 Dec 1849, Roane Co TN
CHILDREN: Samuel V, Susan Francis, David M, Mary Jane, John Franklin
DIED: 7 Jul 1906, Loudon Co TN
COMMENTS: Served entire service as Second Lieutenant. Captured at Rogersville. Confined at Libby Prison in Richmond VA. Sent to Macon GA 7 May 1864. Sent to Charleston SC. Sent to Columbia SC. Escaped 5 Oct 1864. Sick five weeks until arrival at Rutherford NC. Reported to command at Knoxville, Knox Co TN 29 Dec 1864.
Knight, James H
RESIDENCE:
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Second Lieutenant
COMPANY: D
ENLISTED: 1 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 24 Oct 1861, Camp Wildcat, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 5 Jun 1862, Cumberland Ford KY - Resigned
BORN: ABT 1830
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: Mary E
CHILDREN:
DIED:
COMMENTS: Served entire service as a Second Lieutenant. Resigned 18 Apr 1862 due to poor health.
Lary, Jacob Angus January
RESIDENCE: Orangewood Co, SC: Cowley Co, KS; Platte Co, MO
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Assistant Surgeon
COMPANY: Regimental Staff Officer
ENLISTED: 1 Jun 1863, Somerset, Pulaski Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 11 Jun 1863, Somerset, Pulaski Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 8 Oct 1864, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of Service
BORN: ABT 1837
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Physician
MARRIED: Anna Louise Hudson, Nov 30, 1864, Platte Co, MO
CHILDREN: Gladys Marie, Robert Ernest, Marsdon Angus, Albert Eugene
DIED: Committed suicide Aug 16, 1875, Platte Co, MO
COMMENTS: Mustered in as Assistant Surgeon, replacing John P White. Captured at Rogersville. Briefly confined at Libby Prison in Richmond VA. Paroled at City Point VA 24 Nov 1863.
Leber, Frederick C
RESIDENCE: Louisville, KY
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Assistant Surgeon
COMPANY: Regimental Staff Officer
ENLISTED: 6 Feb 1862, Louisville KY
MUSTERED IN: 6 Feb 1862, Louisville KY
MUSTERED OUT: 17 Oct 1862, Portland OH - Resigned
BORN: Jan 1838, Germany
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Physician
MARRIED: Rosa, About 1862
CHILDREN: None
DIED: May 18, 1904, Louisville, Jefferson Co KY
COMMENTS: Mustered in as Assistant Surgeon, replacing John T Jones. Resigned due to poor health.
Lineberry, Elbert S
RESIDENCE: Roane Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: First Lieutenant
COMPANY: A
ENLISTED: 10 Aug 1861, Kingston, Roane Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 20 Aug 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 29 May 1863, Somerset, Pulaski Co KY -
BORN: ABT 1835
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED:
CHILDREN:
DIED:
COMMENTS: Mustered in as a Sergeant in Company A. Promoted to First Lieutenant of Company A 1 Apr 1862, replacing Amos Marney. Resigned due to tuberculosis. On or about 14 Jul 1863, after resignation and while in citizen's clothing, captured by confederates and accused of being a spy and recruiting officer for the Federal Army. Held in jail at Knoxville then transferred to Castle Thunder Prison at Richmond VA. Apparently exchanged 26 Aug 1863.
Lowe, James W
RESIDENCE:
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Second Lieutenant
COMPANY: D
ENLISTED: 1 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 24 Oct 1861, Camp Wildcat, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 24 NOV 1862, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co OH - Resigned
BORN: ABT 1838
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED:
CHILDREN:
DIED:
COMMENTS: Promoted to Sergeant of Company D 1 Apr 1862. Promoted to Second Lieutenant of Company D 31 Aug 1862, replacing James H Knight. Resigned due to tuberculosis.
Lowery, William P
RESIDENCE: Roane Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Chaplain
COMPANY: Regimental Staff Officer
ENLISTED: 28 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 28 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 16 Jul 1863 - Resigned
BORN: 1812
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Methodist minister
MARRIED:
CHILDREN:
DIED: 4 Sep 1892, Roane Co TN
COMMENTS: Appointed Chaplain of the regiment effective 1 Nov 1861. Resigned due to poor health.
Marney, Amos
RESIDENCE: Roane Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Captain
COMPANY: A
ENLISTED: 10 Aug 1861, Kingston, Roane Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 20 Aug 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 6 Oct 1864, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: 11 Mar 1830, Roane Co TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Farmer
MARRIED: Nancy Jane Kelsey, 31 Mar 1853, Roane Co TN
CHILDREN: Robert Calvin, Samuel K, Mary Catherine, John Henry, Amanda Elizabeth
DIED: 6 May 1868, Roane Co TN
COMMENTS: 6ft, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair. Mustered in as a First Lieutenant of Company A. Promoted to Captain of Company A 1 Apr 1862, replacing John W Bowman. Captured at Rogersville. Confined at Libby Prison in Richmond VA. Sent to Macon GA 7 May 1864. Escaped from Charlotte NC 17 Feb 1865. Reported to regiment 15 Mar 1865.
Mason, Prior Lee
RESIDENCE: Claiborne Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Second Lieutenant
COMPANY: H
ENLISTED: 9 Aug 1861, Tazewell, Claiborne Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 31 Dec 1861, Somerset, Pulaski Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 24 Nov 1862, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co OH - Resigned
BORN: ABT 1840, Claiborne Co TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: Clarissa J Thompson, Abt 1860,
CHILDREN: Matilda Pryor Lea J
DIED: 1862, Claiborne Co TN
COMMENTS: Transferred from Company C First Reg East Tenn Vols 20 Nov 1861. Resigned due to poor health.
Mathews, Thomas J
RESIDENCE: Roane Co TN, Clackamas Co OR
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Captain
COMPANY: I
ENLISTED: 11 Nov 1861, Sale Creek, Hamilton Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 6 Feb 1862, Cumberland Ford KY
MUSTERED OUT: 5 Jun 1862, Cumberland Gap, Bell Co KY - Resigned
BORN: Jan 1823, TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: Permelia Norman, 6 Aug 1864, Roane Co TN
CHILDREN:
DIED: 1905,
COMMENTS: Mustered in as Captain of Company I. Resigned due to his own incompetency in disciplining his company. Resignation letter signed 30 Apr 1862. Approved 5 Jun 1862.
McBee, Charles O
RESIDENCE: Morgan Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Second Lieutenant
COMPANY: B, G
ENLISTED: 10 Aug 1861, Montgomery, Morgan Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 20 Aug 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 15 Oct 1863, Blountville TN - Killed in action
BORN: 20 Apr 1849
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED:
CHILDREN:
DIED: 15 Oct 1863, Blountville TN
COMMENTS: Transferred from Company B to Company G Oct 1861. Promoted to Fourth Sergeant of Company G 1 Apr 1862. Promoted to Second Lieutenant of Company G 7 Aug 1862, replacing William L Cross. Received gunshot wound to the face in a skirmish near Blountville TN 14 Oct 1863. He was admitted to the field hospital where he died the next day.
McDonald, James
RESIDENCE: Loudon Co TN, Scott Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: First Lieutenant
COMPANY: B, G
ENLISTED: 10 Aug 1861, Montgomery TN
MUSTERED IN: 20 Aug 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 1 Dec 1864, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: ABT 1837
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED:
CHILDREN:
DIED:
COMMENTS: Mustered in as a Corporal of Company B. Transferred from Co B to Company G 10 Oct 1861. Promoted to Lieutenant of Company G 11 Oct 1861. Captured at Rogersville. Confined at Libby Prison in Richmond VA. Sent to Macon GA 7 May 1864. Sent to Columbia SC. Escaped 1 Nov 1864. Reported at Knoxville, Knox Co TN 28 Nov 1864.
Melton, James M
RESIDENCE: Morgan Co TN, Roane Co TN, Knox Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Lieutenant Colonel
COMPANY: B, Regimental Field Officer
ENLISTED: 10 Aug 1861, Montgomery, Morgan Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 20 Aug 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 8 Oct 1864, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: 26 Mar 1832, Morgan Co TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Merchant
MARRIED: Never married
CHILDREN: None
DIED: 1 Feb 1923, Knox Co TN, Paralysis - heart problems - old age
COMMENTS: Mustered in as Captain of Company B. Promoted to Major of the regiment 1 Apr 1862, replacing Eli Matthew Cleveland. Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel 18 Oct 1862, replacing John W Bowman.
Meyers, Abraham
RESIDENCE:
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: First Lieutenant
COMPANY: H
ENLISTED: 15 Nov 1861, Jacksboro, Campbell Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 31 Dec 1861, Somerset KY
MUSTERED OUT: 14 Mar 1862, Big Creek Gap KY - Killed in action
BORN: ABT 1833
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED:
CHILDREN:
DIED: 28 Mar 1862, TN
COMMENTS: Mustered in as a First Lieutenant of Company H. Died 28 Mar 1862 of wounds received in skirmish at Big Creek Gap KY 14 Mar 1862.
Millsaps, Mitchell Richardson
RESIDENCE: Fentress Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Captain
COMPANY: B
ENLISTED: 10 Aug 1861, Montgomery, Morgan Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 20 Aug 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 15 Oct 1864, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: 20 Dec 1828, Fentress Co TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Farmer, Logger
MARRIED:
CHILDREN:
DIED:
COMMENTS: Mustered in as a First Lieutenant of Company B. Promoted to Captain of Company B 1 Apr 1862, replacing James M Melton. Captured at Rogersville. Confined at Libby Prison in Richmond VA. Sent to Macon GA 7 May 1864. Paroled at Varina VA 1 Sep 1864. Reported to regiment 19 Oct 1864.
Moore, Doctor Tate
RESIDENCE: Anderson Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: First Lieutenant
COMPANY: C
ENLISTED: 7 Aug 1861, Clinton, Anderson Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 21 Aug 1861, Barbourville, Knox Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 21 Mar 1865 - Expiration of service
BORN: 13 Dec 1839, Anderson Co TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: (1) Nancy Lamar (2) Hannah Elizabeth Weaver, 19 Jan 1860, Anderson Co TN
CHILDREN: (2) George William, Martha A, Nancy, Mary
DIED: 24 Feb 1871, Anderson Co TN
COMMENTS: Enrolled as a Second Sergeant in Company C. Promoted to First Sergeant 28 Sep 1861. Promoted to Second Lieutenant 15 Jul 1862, replacing William W Weaver. Promoted to First Lieutenant 8 Apr 1863, replacing Thomas J Tipton. Captured at Rogersville. Confined at Libby Prison in Richmond VA. Sent to Macon GA 7 May 1864. Sent to Columbia SC. Reported to Adjutant General 20 Mar 1865.
Murray, William M
RESIDENCE: Knox Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Captain
COMPANY: A, Regimental Staff Officer, H
ENLISTED: 10 Aug 1861, Kingston, Roane Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 20 Aug 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 10 Mar 1865, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: ABT 1836
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED:
CHILDREN:
DIED:
COMMENTS: Mustered in as a Third Sergeant of Company A. Promoted to Sergeant Major of regiment 1 Apr 1862, replacing Joseph P Galbraith. Promoted to Captain of Company H 18 Oct 1862, replacing Samuel S Ryan. Captured at Rogersville. Confined at Libby Prison in Richmond VA. Sent to Macon GA 7 May 1864, but escaped 15 May 1864 by jumping from a railroad car about 60 miles east of Macon GA while being transferred.
Neat, Andrew
RESIDENCE: Jefferson Co KY, Floyd Co IN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Surgeon
COMPANY: Regimental Staff Officer
ENLISTED: 9 Oct 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard County KY
MUSTERED IN: 9 Oct 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard County KY
MUSTERED OUT: 17 Oct 1862, Cumberland Gap KY - Resigned
BORN: ABT 1820
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Physician
MARRIED: Hettie Roe Williams, 31 Jul 1841, Franklin Co KY
CHILDREN: Thomas C, Ella I, Addis Emmet, Benjamin Crittenden, Estelle A
DIED: 27 Sep 1891
COMMENTS: Appointed surgeon of the regiment 9 Oct 1861. Resignation letter written 29 Aug 1862 at Cumberland Gap. Officially accepted 17 Oct 1862.
Robins, William H H
RESIDENCE: Greenbrier Co VA, Scott Co TN, Bourbon Co KY, Fayette Co KY, Montgomery Co OH
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Captain
COMPANY: B, I
ENLISTED: 10 Aug 1861, Montgomery, Morgan Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 20 Aug 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 26 Nov 1864, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: 5 Feb 1839, Greenbrier Co VA
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Carriage painter
MARRIED: Sarah Catherine Perkins, 9 Mar 1876, Fayette Co KY
CHILDREN: None
DIED: 15 Apr 1906, Dayton, Montgomery Co OH
COMMENTS: Mustered in as a First Sergeant of Company B. Promoted to Second Lieutenant of Company B 4 Sep 1861. Promoted to First Lieutenant of Company B 1 Apr 1862, replacing Mitchel R Millsaps. Promoted to Captain of Company I 10 May 1862, replacing Thomas J Mathews. Captured at Rogersville. Sent to Macon GA 7 May 1864. Paroled at Charleston SC 3 Aug 1864.
Rogers, Abner H
RESIDENCE: Claiborne Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: First Lieutenant
COMPANY: E
ENLISTED: 9 Aug 1861, Tazewell, Claiborne Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 25 Oct 1861, Camp Wildcat, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 23 Nov 1861, Camp Calvert KY - Resigned
BORN: ABT 1818
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED:
CHILDREN:
DIED: 23 Nov 1861, Camp Calvert KY
COMMENTS: Mustered in as a First Lieutenant in Company E. Resigned due to physical inability to discharge his duties.
Rogers, Elijah
RESIDENCE:
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Second Lieutenant
COMPANY: K
ENLISTED: 13 Dec 1861, Sevierville, Sevier Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 28 Feb 1862, Cumberland Ford KY
MUSTERED OUT: 17 Oct 1862, Portland OH - Resigned
BORN: ABT 1828
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED:
CHILDREN:
DIED:
COMMENTS: Promoted from Private in Company K to Second Lieutenant 28 Apr 1862, replacing Gilbert W Underdown. Resigned due to poor heath.
Ryan, Samuel S
RESIDENCE: Brunswick Co VA, Daviess Co MO
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Captain
COMPANY: H
ENLISTED: 7 Sep 1861, Jacksboro, Campbell Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 31 Dec 1861, Somerset, Pulaski Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 17 Oct 1862, Cumberland Gap, Bell Co KY - Resigned
BORN: Apr 1822, Brunswick Co VA
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: (1) Kitty Ann Hollingsworth, 1 Apr 1854, Campbell Co TN (2) Basheba B (Creekmore) Harmon, 17 Nov 1866, Whitley Co KY
CHILDREN: John W
DIED: 10 Feb 1901, Daviess Co MO, Grippe - Lung disease
COMMENTS: Mustered in as Captain of Company H. Resigned due to deafness and poor health.
Selvidge, John C
RESIDENCE:
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: First Lieutenant
COMPANY: E
ENLISTED: 9 Aug 1861, Tazewell, Claiborne Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 25 Oct 1861, Camp Wildcat, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 23 Jun 1863, Somerset, Pulakski Co KY - Resigned
BORN: ABT 1827
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED:
CHILDREN:
DIED:
COMMENTS: Served as a Corporal until detailed to act as Commissary Sergeant 19 Dec 1861. Promoted to Second Lieutenant of Company E 13 Nov 1862, replacing Andrew P Senter. Promoted to First Lieutenant 20 May 1863, again replacing Andrew P Senter. Resigned due to poor health. Reason for disability pulmonary phthisis.
Senter, Andrew P
RESIDENCE: Adair Co KY
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Captain
COMPANY: E
ENLISTED: 9 Aug 1861, Tazewell, Claiborne Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 25 Oct 1861, Camp Wildcat, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 18 Mar 1865, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: ABT 1831
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: Mattie Huddleston, 17 May 1868, Fentress Co TN
CHILDREN:
DIED: 24 Apr 1878, Adair Co KY, Lung disease
COMMENTS: Mustered in as a First Sergeant of Company E. Promoted to Second Lieutenant of Company E 7 Apr 1862, replacing Francis M Skaggs. Promoted to First Lieutenant of Company E 8 Aug 1862, again replacing Francis M Skaggs. Promoted to Captain of Company E 20 May 1863, again replacing Francis M Skaggs. Captured at Rogersville. Confined at Libby Prison in Richmond VA. Sent to Macon GA 7 May 1864. Confined at Camp Asylum in Columbia SC. Sent to Charlotte NC. Escaped 17 Feb 1865. Reported to regiment 15 Mar 1865.
Shrady, John
RESIDENCE: New York, New York
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Surgeon
COMPANY: Regimental Staff Officer
ENLISTED: 18 Oct 1862, Portland OH
MUSTERED IN: 18 Oct 1862, Portland OH
MUSTERED OUT: 8 Oct 1864, Knoxville, Knox Co TN
BORN: 13 Mar 1830
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Physician
MARRIED: Jeannie Lockhart Sammis, 24 Oct 1860, Brooklyn, NY
CHILDREN: Margaret Frances, John Eliot, Arthur Melville, Jeannie Lockhart
DIED: 11 Nov 1914, Fairfield Co CT
COMMENTS: Appointed surgeon of the regiment 18 Oct 1862, replacing Andrew Neat. Captured at Rogersville. Briefly confined at Libby Prison in Richmond VA and paroled at City Point VA 24 Nov 1863.
Skaggs, Francis M
RESIDENCE:
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Captain
COMPANY: E
ENLISTED: 9 Aug 1861, Tazewell, Claiborne Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 25 Oct 1861, Camp Wildcat, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 19 May 1863, Stanford, Lincoln Co KY - Died
BORN: ABT 1838
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED:
CHILDREN:
DIED: 19 May 1863, Lincoln Co KY
COMMENTS: Mustered in as Second Lieutenant of Company E. Promoted to First Lieutenant of Company E 1 Apr 1862, replacing James O Berry. Assumed command of Company E 1 Jun 1862 and promoted to Captain 1 Jul 1862, replacing Elihu E Jones.
Sneed, John L
RESIDENCE:
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Captain
COMPANY: F
ENLISTED: 2 Oct 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 26 Oct 1861, Camp Wildcat, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 14 Feb 1863, Rutherford Co TN - Killed in action
BORN: ABT 1841
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED:
CHILDREN:
DIED: 14 Feb 1863, Rutherford Co TN
COMMENTS: Promoted from a Private in Company F to Captain of Company F 1 Jan 1862, replacing David Fry. Sneed apparently submitted a letter of resignation dated 28 Nov 1862 while in Louisville KY. Before the resignation was accepted, he received a flesh wound of the arm at the Battle of Stones River on 3 Jan 1863 and died from that wound 14 Feb 1863.
Swan, Robert Craven
RESIDENCE: Rhea Co TN, Roane Co TN, Cumberland Co TN, Sublimity Springs KY, Independence KA, Cumberland Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: First Lieutenant
COMPANY: D
ENLISTED: 1 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 24 Oct 1861, Camp Wildcat, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 26 Dec 1861, Somerset, Pulaski Co KY - Resigned
BORN: 19 Dec 1829, Rhea Co TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Surveyor, Millwright, Carpenter, Retailer, Farmer
MARRIED: Katie C Webb, 10 Jun 1862, Boyle Co KY
CHILDREN: William A, Arthur G, Ida M, Edwin R, John R, Muggis A, Samuel Josephus, George W, Clara A
DIED: 21 Mar 1899, Cumberland Co TN, bowel disease
COMMENTS: Organized a squad of 45-50 men. Originally was to be Captain, but lost election to John Boles when they merged with Boles' squad to become Company D. Mustered in as a First Lieutenant of Company D. Caught fever at Camp Dick Robinson about 1 Oct 1861 and suffered a relapse about 15 Nov 1861. Resigned due to illness.
Tipton, Thomas J
RESIDENCE:
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: First Lieutenant
COMPANY: C
ENLISTED: 8 Jan 1862, Somerset, Pulaski Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 8 Jan 1862, Somerset, Pulaski Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 24 Dec 1862, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co OH - Transferred
BORN:
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED:
CHILDREN:
DIED: Roane Co TN
COMMENTS: Apparently mustered in as a First Lieutenant in Company C, replacing Paraoh C Wallace. Promoted to Major and transferred to First East Tenn Vol Cavalry.
Tracy, William R
RESIDENCE:
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Second Lieutenant
COMPANY: G
ENLISTED: 4 Nov 1861, Camp Calvert KY
MUSTERED IN: 18 Nov 1861, Camp Calvert KY
MUSTERED OUT: 10 Jun 1862, Cumberland Ford KY - Resigned
BORN:
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED:
CHILDREN:
DIED:
COMMENTS: Promoted from a Private of Company G to Second Lieutenant 25 Dec 1861, replacing Riley Chambers. Resigned effective 10 Jun 1862. There is disagreement in record as to circumstances of resignation.
Trewhitt, Daniel Coffee
RESIDENCE: Morgan Co TN, Bradley Co TN, Hamilton Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Lieutenant Colonel
COMPANY: Regimental Field Officer
ENLISTED: 28 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 28 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 14 Mar 1862, Cumberland Ford KY - Resigned
BORN: 29 Jan 1823 Morgan Co TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Lawyer, Judge
MARRIED: (1) Unknown (2) Mary Malissa Hunter, 4 Jul 1865, Hamilton Co TN
CHILDREN: (1) Thomas, Jennie (2) Addison Hunter, Alonzo Sharp, Paul Wordsworth, Ellen Gahagen
DIED: 4 Jan 1891, Hamilton Co TN
COMMENTS: Appointed Lieutenant Colonel of the regiment 1 Nov 1861. Resigned due to poor health and distress due to the death of his father who had been captured by the Confederates and died 31 Jan 1862 while in captivity. On 3 Jul 1862 Trewhitt was appointed Adjutant General of the 5th Tennessee until 28 Dec 1863 when he resigned due to poor health.
Underdown, Gilbert White
RESIDENCE: Sevier Co TN, Knox Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: First Lieutenant
COMPANY: K
ENLISTED: 13 Dec 1861, Sevierville, Sevier Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 28 Feb 1862, Cumberland Ford KY
MUSTERED OUT: 15 Dec 1864, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: 16 May 1831, Sevier Co TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Farmer
MARRIED: Never married
CHILDREN: None
DIED: 14 Jan 1911, Knox Co TN
COMMENTS: 6ft 2in, dark complexion, black eyes, black hair. Mustered in as a Second Lieutenant in Company K. Promoted to First Lieutenant 20 Apr 1862, replacing Joseph D Underdown.
Underdown, Joseph Dickson
RESIDENCE: Sevier Co TN, Knox Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Captain
COMPANY: K
ENLISTED: 29 Dec 1861, Sevierville, Sevier Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 28 Feb 1862, Cumberland Ford KY
MUSTERED OUT: 11 May 1865, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: 27 Dec 1825, Sevier Co TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: Never married
CHILDREN: None
DIED: 1 Jul 1898, Knox Co TN
COMMENTS: Mustered as a First Lieutenant of Company K. Promoted to Captain of Company K 20 Apr 1862, replacing William H Cowan. Captured at Rogersville. Confined at Libby Prison in Richmond VA. Sent to Macon GA 7 May 1864. Confined at Camp Asylum in Columbia SC. Escaped from confinement place and date nown. Sent back to regiment about 1 Apr 1865.
Wallace, Pharaoh C
RESIDENCE: Anderson Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: First Lieutenant
COMPANY: C
ENLISTED: 7 Aug 1861, Clinton, Anderson Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 21 Aug 1861, Barbourville, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 8 Jan 1862, Somerset, Pulaski Co KY - Resigned
BORN: 15 Jan 1828 , Anderson Co TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Farmer
MARRIED: Nancy
CHILDREN: James
DIED: Anderson Co TN
COMMENTS: Mustered in as Second Lieutenant of Company C. Promoted to First Lieutenant 1 Nov 1861, replacing Daniel A Carpenter.
Weaver, William Washington
RESIDENCE: Anderson Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Second Lieutenant
COMPANY: C
ENLISTED: 7 Aug 1861, Clinton, Anderson Co TN
MUSTERED IN: 21 Aug 1861, Barbourville, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 15 Jul 1862, Cumberland Gap KY - Resigned
BORN: 22 Dec 1829, Anderson Co TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: (1) Elizabeth Jane Moore, 12 Oct 1847, Anderson Co TN (2) Elizabeth Jane Adkins, 22 Nov 1854, Anderson Co TN
CHILDREN: (1) Mary Isabell, Rufus, (2) Sarah L
DIED: 18 Aug 1910, Anderson Co TN
COMMENTS: Mustered in as a First Sergeant of Company C. Promoted to Second Lieutenant 28 Sep 1861. Resigned due to poor heath. Captured by the confederates at Richmond KY 30 Aug 1862 and paroled the same day. Later commissioned a chaplain in 2nd East Tenn Cavalry. Resigned from that unit about Jan 1864.
White, John Pancost
RESIDENCE: Brown Co OH, Jefferson Co KY
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: Assistant Surgeon
COMPANY: Regimental Staff Officer
ENLISTED: 1 Nov 1862, Malden VA
MUSTERED IN: 1 Nov 1862, Malden VA
MUSTERED OUT: 15 Dec 1863, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Transferred
BORN: ABT 1837
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Physician
MARRIED: Mary Jane Horrocks, 4 Nov 1856, Brown Co OH
CHILDREN: Emma, James, John
DIED: 22 Oct 1873, Louisville, Jefferson Co KY
COMMENTS: Mustered in as Assistant Surgeon, replacing Frederick C Leber. Transferred to Asylum USA General Hospital at Knoxville TN.
Wilcox, David Powell
RESIDENCE: Washington Co TN, Carter Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: First Lieutenant
COMPANY: H
ENLISTED: 22 Jul 1862, Cumberland Gap KY
MUSTERED IN: 22 Jul 1862, Cumberland Gap KY
MUSTERED OUT: 20 Jun 1864, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Resigned
BORN: 31 May 1830, Washington Co TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
MARRIED: Lucy Jane Luttrill, 24 Dec 1849, Washington Co TN
CHILDREN: Martha C, James S, Carrick N
DIED: 23 Mar 1918, Carter Co TN, old age - heart disease
COMMENTS: Promoted from a Private in Company H to First Sergeant 1 Oct 1862. Promoted to First Lieutenant 18 Oct 1862, replacing Joseph P Galbraith. Received gunshot wound to right clavicle at the affair at Captain West's near Mill Springs KY 9 Jun 1863. Resigned due to disability from the wound.
Wilhoit, Emanuel
RESIDENCE: Greene Co TN
HIGHEST RANK WHILE IN REGIMENT: First Lieutenant
COMPANY: F
ENLISTED: 23 Sep 1861, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co KY
MUSTERED IN: 26 Oct 1861, Camp Wildcat, Clay Co KY
MUSTERED OUT: 6 Oct 1864, Knoxville, Knox Co TN - Expiration of service
BORN: 5 Dec 1825, Greene Co TN
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION: Farmer
MARRIED: (1) Catherine Greer, 1 Jun 1851, Greene Co TN (2) Louisa Paxton, 30 Jun 1874, Greene Co TN
CHILDREN: (1) Mary Elizabeth, Benjamin Franklin, Augustus Luther, Susan Ellen, Susan Catherine, Hannah Ann (2) Bessie A, Bertha May, Bonnie Bell, Maude C, Joseph Emanuel, Jesse M, David Albert
DIED: 23 Dec 1904, Custer Co NE
COMMENTS: Mustered in as a First Lieutenant in Company F. Captured at Rogersville. Confined at Libby Prison in Richmond VA. Sent to Macon GA 7 May 1864, but escaped 15 May 1864 by jumping from a railroad car about 60 miles east of Macon GA while being transferred. Granted 20 day furlough. Returned to regiment about 10 Jul 1864.